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NASA probe makes closest ever pass by Sun

NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to the sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe was expected to make history on Tuesday by flying into the sun's outer atmosphere called the corona on a mission to help scientists learn more about Earth's closest star.

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the Sun

NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the sun than any other spacecraft with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures of more than 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius).

USA Today · 23h

Parker Solar Probe to make closest-ever approach to sun on Christmas Eve, NASA says

Hurtling around the sun at approximately 430,000 mph, the uncrewed vehicle is expected to come within 3.8 million miles of the sun.

NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to Test

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NASA Puts New Artemis Moon Rovers to the Test

With humans slated to return to the moon this decade, NASA has been testing new lunar vehicles in simulated low gravity.

Fact Check: NASA image does not show 'a fly' on the Mars rover

An image of the Mars Perseverance rover released by NASA on February 24, 2021, has been altered and shared in online posts saying a fly was spotted on the vehicle and suggesting that NASA is faking Mars exploration with videos shot on a Canadian Arctic island instead.

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NASA delays Artemis missions again. What could this mean for the moon, Mars and space leadership?

NASA has pushed its first two crewed Artemis moon missions back to 2026 and 2027, and the move could have big ramifications.

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How NASA Might Change Under Donald Trump

Although the details remain in flux, the transition team reviewing NASA and its activities has begun to draft potential ...

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NASA spacecraft just plunged into the sun and broke stunning records

Early on Christmas Eve in 2024, a NASA craft swooped at blazing speed through the sun's atmosphere.

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A NASA Spacecraft Will 'Touch' the Sun on Christmas Eve, Flying Closer to the Star Than Any Probe Before

The holiday season is a busy time for humankind’s sun-surfing spacecraft. This Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe will be ...

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What NASA’s Historic Sun Mission Today Has To Do With 2024’s Northern Lights And Eclipse

Today, humanity achieved a historic milestone as NASA’s Parker Solar Probe got closer to the sun than any spacecraft in ...

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Why Do People Think NASA Has Discovered a 'Parallel Universe'?

Let's set the record straight: NASA has not found a parallel universe. The claims making the rounds on social media are not ...

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NASA is about to 'touch' the sun. Here's what you need to know.

NASA is about to make history. Its Parker Solar Probe is set to fly closer to the sun than any object in history. The mission ...

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NASA awards contracts for Near Space Network's science work

Space missions to the moon, Mars and beyond often get the most attention, but NASA's Near Space Network does a lot of heavy ...

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